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Prep boys basketball in Colorado a fundamentally flawed game (Denver Post, Mar. 6, 2011)
...But [coaches] all agree the lost art of basketball at the prep level begins with the basics, which too often aren't being taught well enough or are simply ignored... “You'd be surprised at how many kids don't have [basic skills]," longtime East boys coach Rudy Carey said... Mostly gone are the days when a player works on specifics of his or her game in the offseason and comes to a new season a more well-rounded player...
Videos & Opinion
Protecting the Ball Archive
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Ripping
Posted on May 27, 2013 | No CommentsIn this video we look at high and low rip moves. Ripping is a good way to protect the ball from an overly aggressive defender - especially if you've already picked up your dribble.
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Triple-threat Position
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsIn this video, we look at the triple-threat position which is a fundamental offensive basketball skill focused on protecting the ball and making you a threat to dribble, pass, or shoot.
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Pivoting
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn this video we take a look at the fundamental offensive basketball movement called the “Pivot”. When you are stationary with the basketball, pivoting is just about the only kind of movement you are allowed to do.